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Thy Kingdom Come Part Two Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 15, 2013

Jesus as the Messiah who offered the kingdom

III. The Call of the King 8:1-10:42 A. Miracles of healing 8:1-17 The purpose for the miracles of healing is to reveal Jesus having authority and power over sickness and diseases. By the words and deeds Jesus Christ had authenticate credentials necessary to institute the kingdom. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of All Conspiracy

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Dec 8, 2013

The conspiracy of the evil ones against a child of God shall not stand. One with God is in the majority. He cares for His children and His counsel shall stand forever. Remember,If God is for you, no one can be against you.Trust in Him always.

THE END OF ALL CONSPIRACY ACTS 23:12-31 What is conspiracy? 1. A secret agreement to do evil 2. A plot to carry out some harmful acts 3. A combination of persons for evil purpose. 4. A secret plan or game 5. A kind of gunpowder plot 6. A circle of gang THE STORY- ACTS 23:12-16 “And when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Staying Within The Borders

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jun 24, 2017

Samson is an example that we all need to stay within our borders "spiritually" or face the consequences.

I often find a great reflection of our times as it relates to the book of Judges. In those days, there was no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in his eyes. (Judges 21:25) Today we see our society wanting no part in exercising itself in obedience to God or Gods mandates. Our own eyes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:25

Denomination: Christian Church

Casting Away Anxiety Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 10, 2017

This message is chapter three of my book entitled, "How To Overcome Anxiety In Life: Understanding the Will of God Through the Word of God." Take a look now@ http://tinyurl.com/y9ex4wt7

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent

Contributed by John Ong on May 19, 2015

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do.

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do. The times are continuously changing, and most of us feel like we are inside a jungle trying to survive from the tough competition with other people. As we go through our every day life balancing work, hobbies, family time and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Fear, Forgiveness And Forgetting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2021

God fills you with love, and as you mature in Christ, that drives out the fear of eternal damnation, the only real fear worth mentioning.

5th Sunday of Easter We’ve grown so accustomed to seeing St. Paul as one of the good guys of history, especially of Catholic or Christian history that we might be shocked by today’s reading from the Acts. Paul comes to Jerusalem after a three-year retreat in the Arabian desert. He comes full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 1 John 3:18-24, John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Catholic

Hey! That's Not Fair Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020

How Is It fair to throw the poor guy out in the street?

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Course 2020 I encountered today’s Gospel for the first time when I was a teenager. I’m sure I’d heard it in Church before, but it was a Scripture course and I wanted to learn as much as I could. But when I read the punch line, right at the end where Jesus quotes this king ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10, Philippians 4:12-20, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

When It's Too Much For Me

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME

Psalm 61:1-4 WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME [1] The TIME of this Psalm... II Sam.15-18 - During Absalom's rebellion * A Time of Danger- * A Time of Despair- * A Time of Dependance- [2] The TRUTHS of this Psalm... II Tim.3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Epiphany's Success Lessons

Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 2, 2013

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. If these lessons are discovered and practiced, they will yield a hundred fold. So what are these success lessons?

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. The word “epiphany” means “appearance, or manifestation.” The story is found in Luke 1:21-40. In fact, the whole story of the Epiphany is nearly non-existent in many evangelical churches. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: What Did Mary Know?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

God wanted Mary to know her baby was the Son of God

Series: God’s Greatest Secrets Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: What Did Mary Know? December 16, 2012 A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Vs Magic

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 27, 2018

We just must understand that there is no Magic in the bible, but there sure is plenty of Mystery.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 27, 2018 John 3:1-17 Mystery vs Magic I enjoy a good mystery. As I read or watch a mystery, I find myself engrossed in looking for clues in hopes of solving the mystery for myself prior to it being revealed in the reading or program. In today’s gospel reading, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Samuel’s Prayer

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

This was the first interaction of Samuel with God. Eli taught him how to respond the right way when God speaks. When God is speaking, he changed his posture into a listening posture with a servant mentality.

Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 This was the first interaction of Samuel with God. Eli taught him how to respond the right way when God speaks. When God is speaking, he changed his posture into a listening posture with a servant mentality. Samuel may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10